Field Service Technician I

Clean Harbors•Canonsburg, PA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Field Services Technician I in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, to perform field work related to hazardous-waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling. The role involves physical labor and operating equipment in challenging environments, while following safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. New hires must attend paid Academy training out of state; the training period may require time away from home and varies according to scheduling and program needs. The company covers related training expenses. The role may involve emergency-response duties and, depending on position, rotating on-call coverage every other week. Emergency-response work can extend beyond eight hours, up to 12–24 hours. The position requires agreement to be on call, and occasional weekend and holiday work is required.

Requirements

Reliable transportation.
Ability to perform the physical functions described in the responsibilities.
Agree to on-call availability as a continuing condition of employment; occasional weekend and holiday work is required, and emergency response may last 12–24 hours.
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, where applicable.
Meet facial-hair standards for positions requiring respirators under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license.
Previous relevant labor experience.

Responsibilities

Follow safety policies and procedures and make health and safety the primary priority.
Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
Operate light and heavy equipment, hand tools, powered industrial tools, and vibration-producing tools.
Wear and properly use personal protective equipment, including respirators and skin, face, hand, and foot protection.
Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions, and in areas where hazardous, toxic, corrosive, or other chemical and physical exposures may occur.
Work in elevated-noise areas and confined spaces, including low-clearance areas; work at heights from ladders and scaffolding.
Assist with field sampling and meter calibration.
Climb ladders and scaffolding and enter and exit trucks, tanks, and other containers.
Work extended periods exceeding eight hours.
Attend compliance and safety update meetings.
Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
Load and unload hazardous and non-hazardous waste safely.
Conduct waste-stream sampling and profiling as needed.
Comply with local, state or provincial, and federal regulations and requirements.
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation and other applicable requirements.
Follow corporate operating procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
By position, participate in rotating on-call emergency response every other week.
By position, perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.